Originally posted by Joker1626:
1. As for custom exhaust, I asked a few questions but never got a straight answer. I still haven't decided to go 2" or 2.25" mandrel piping.
2. I just don't want to layout a grand to find out that I could have done better. I mean for that price I should just let it ride on the ponies (greyhounds down here ) and get the turbo.

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3a. On a side note: why didn't ford put the 3.0 SHO Yamaha engine in these cars? Or wasn't there a 3.4 V8.
3b. I mean they already had the technology and they knew the hp stats. Obviously, the 3.0 fits in the contour. I know that neither engine produces a whole lot of horsepower but why downgrade. Sorry, just talkin out my a$$ .


1. I take it you mean mandrel bent true duals. 2" is ideal

2. $1000!!! Are you having this exhaust custom built be a (RICH!) shop that HAS a mandrel bender or making it from pre-existing mandrel bends?
The first I could understand the price as the mandrel bending machines cost a fortune (I.E. recouping their cash outlay) though I have yet to find a shop that actually has one.
The latter is a total rip off! I bought all the parts for mine for $275 (labor by me ) Well soon to be labor by me - when it gets warmer & I can leave the garage open!

3a. For one; Why??? For two; neither of the afore mentioned engines would fit.
3b. No Yamaha did. It was many years out of production & NO it does not fit. A 3L Duratec engine fits. ...and yes...

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